Employment Environment
Working at Between Friends brings so much fun into your professional life! We are an organization that respects the need for a work-life balance. We are passionate about our employees' well-being. As an agency, we focus on bringing inclusive and accessible recreation and social programming to the people who mean the most to us, our members! We work to break down barriers and adapt to individual and communal needs. Between Friends creates opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong through social, recreational, and developmental activities. One of our most popular programs is Camp Bonaventure, a fun, outdoor all inclusive summer day camp for youth ages 5-17. Activities at Camp Bonaventure include swimming, crafts, games and much much more!
Job Overview
As a Senior Counsellor for Camp Bonaventure you will be responsible for direction, supervision, and mentorship of up to 6 Junior & Camp Counsellors. You will directly support Counsellors to implement safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for one age group. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers in your group including, medication administration, personal care, behavior support, and programming. This position directly reports to the Camp Supervisor, Programming.
- Provide supervision, direction, support, and leadership to up to 5 Junior & Camp Counsellors
- Implementing program activities for up to 15 Campers, within a ratio of 1:3 - 1:4
- Provide ongoing feedback and recognition to Counsellors and ensure that appropriate evaluations are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring all program activities are planned with the highest standard of quality and safety; this will include but is not limited to; age appropriate, variety of activities, adaptable to different abilities, will include extra activities/ backup plans in the event of unforeseen changes (i.e. downtime, weather, facility closure, etc.)
- Administering any medications to participants at program; training will be provided
- Effectively support campers with additional behavioral needs
- Follow up with the appropriate supervisors in the event of any emergency situations
You might be the person we are looking for if:
- Fun - You look for ways to incorporate excitement and joy into day-to-day experiences. Previous experience working at camps, considered an asset.
- Intentional - Your actions are purposeful and value driven. You are a direct and clear communicator. You have previous experience working with people with disabilities, ability to quickly and independently solve problems in high stress situations.
- Caring - You welcome and celebrate people with empathy and dignity. You value working with individuals to create adaptations and modifications to ensure an inclusive experience for all. This includes providing support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support.
- Easeful - You strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces that remove barriers to access. You have experience adapting activities, programming, to meet the needs of everyone. Previous experience developing and implementing programming is required. Access to your own vehicle during working hours.
- Safe - You value creating and maintaining safe spaces to promote inclusion and fun! Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Alberta Human Services. Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date.
Overview of Working Hours:
- This role is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, but may vary based on organizational needs
- Working hours will primarily occur between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, but some work may occur in the evenings and weekends. This may include Camp Clean-Up and Staff Meetings
- Mandatory Camp Wide Training occurs June 13, 2025 - June 27, 2025, typically from 8:30 - 4:30, but schedule will be released closer to the start date
- Camp Bonaventure runs from June 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025, excluding Statutory Holidays
Working Location:
- Camp will be held at Camp Bonaventure Red Deer (4510 41 Ave, Red Deer)
Job Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or over.
- Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Government of Alberta
- Must be a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Canada (due to funding requirements)
- Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances, participant needs, and organizational goals. Flexibility is especially important in non-profit work, where priorities and resources may shift.
- Ability to provide support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
- Reliable transportation is required
- Passion for the mission of supporting persons with disabilities.
- Experience in a supervisory role and/or summer camp work would be beneficial, but not a requirement
Posting Close Date: Ongoing, until all positions are filled
At Between Friends, we value diversity and recognize that individuals come with a unique set of experiences that can contribute to our mission of providing quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. We believe that adding new ideas and diversity of thought to our teams is essential to our success.
